There's a 7-in-1 card reader built in, to go with three USB ports, a 1.3-megapixel webcam (with mic) and also a full-width ergonomic keyboard.

In terms of connecting your Inspiron M101z - there is Ethernet, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and Bluetooth 3.0. It comes with a 6-cell battery, although Dell is saying there will be a 9-cell version on its way later on in the year.

Charlie Tebbs, director of consumer marketing at Dell Europe said: “The Inspiron M101z is an affordable, on-the-go companion that can be easily customised to handle individual needs from simple e-mailing and Web surfing to HD video playback and editing or watching a favourite TV program”.

We couldn't have put it much better ourselves. Don't expect this notebook to set the world alight, or be capable of any high-end gaming - but expect it to be able to handle your everyday PC tasks with little fuss.

It's available now, direct from Dell, and the lowest spec model costs £379. Colour-wise you can choose between blue, pink, red or black.